Post-mortem examination, necropsy, autopsia cadaverum or obduction.
The pathologist performed an autopsy on the deceased.
The Greek word is ΝΕΚΡΟΨΙΑ. The -opsy part of the word autopsy is from the root/word opt- (e.g. OPTICAL). The meaning of the Greek word is "Inspection of the corpse". I don't understand quite well why this word is transferred as "autopsy" (ΑΥΤΟΨΙΑ). ΑΥΤΟΠΤΗΣ stands for "the eye witness".
The crime victim was given an autopsy to reveal the possible cause of death. The autopsy revealed that the boy had died from lack of oxygen by strangulation.
post mortem exam
The word "autopsy" is pronounced as "aw-top-see," with the emphasis on the second syllable.
There are several words that can be used a substitute for post mortem. Some of the common words include autopsy and necropsy among others.
I believe the word you're looking for is autopsy
The coroner performed an autopsy on the dead body found in the penthouse.A coroner investigates the cause of death.An autopsy is an examination of parts of dead bodies to determine the cause of death.synonym: post-mortem
the family pays for the autopsy
You ask an autopsier to do an autopsy
Contrary to internet rumors, there is no reason for another autopsy, because there was no suspicion of murder or foul play of any kind. Whitney Houston died after drowning in her bathtub; but her autopsy showed her heart had been damaged by prolonged cocaine usage, which undoubtedly contributed to her death.
a standard autopsy is between $2000 and $6000 a virtual autopsy is about $1000